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I am a 69 yr old healthy female. I had a hysterectomy 25 yrs ago. Still have ovaries & cervix. Last week I had a heavy period like bleeding. Doctors, examinations & ultrasounds have established it is not rectal, vaginal, or urinal. What could it be?
SueC I thought the cyst was a good guess. My mother actually had to have one surgically removed in that area. She was in her 90s. Outpatient procedure and no follow up needed. But her internal doctor sent her to get it taken care immediately to prevent complications.
Did you by chance have intercourse prior to the bleeding starting? As we age, mucus membranes get thin, due to the decrease of estrogen, and can easily tear during sex, and just like our mouths, these tissues also heal very quickly, so there may not be anything seen upon medical evaluation. With no uterus and only a cervix, there's not a lot to go wrong in this "closed" system, so I doubt that it is anything serious, IF the bleeding was indeed vaginal, and providing you've ruled out ovarian as well as rectal complications.
Some people do have problems with glands at the opening of the vagina called a Bartholin Cyst, that can fill up with pus and blood, but these are normally painful, and easily felt, so it does not sound like this was the culprit. Having the follow up colonoscopy is a good idea, with your family history. Oh what fun it is to be a female, where All sorts of Wonderful things can be tricky and go wrong!!! Lol!!! I hope you get to the bottom of it!
Thank u all for your answers & support. This is for real & not a quiz. All doctors & I are stumped. Totally baffled. The unknown is consuming me at the moment. Bleeding Could only have come from vagina. No cysts. No haemorrhoids. No haematomas. As one doctor said ‘We are running out of holes as where the bleeding came out from’. Urine, vaginal & rectal ultrasounds tests show no sign of blood or residue whatsoever. Ovaries & cervix perfect. Organising colonoscopy just in case. History of family bowel cancers.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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I'm assuming a doctor has checked you out thoroughly.
Have you had tests to make sure? Urine sample w/dipstick for blood, hemocult slide for rectal bleeding, vaginal exam?
Did you have a hematoma (blood filled cyst) in the perineal area that ruptured?
I'm stumped!
I thought the cyst was a good guess. My mother actually had to have one surgically removed in that area. She was in her 90s. Outpatient procedure and no follow up needed. But her internal doctor sent her to get it taken care immediately to prevent complications.
Some people do have problems with glands at the opening of the vagina called a Bartholin Cyst, that can fill up with pus and blood, but these are normally painful, and easily felt, so it does not sound like this was the culprit. Having the follow up colonoscopy is a good idea, with your family history. Oh what fun it is to be a female, where All sorts of Wonderful things can be tricky and go wrong!!! Lol!!! I hope you get to the bottom of it!
This is for real & not a quiz.
All doctors & I are stumped. Totally baffled. The unknown is consuming me at the moment.
Bleeding Could only have come from vagina. No cysts. No haemorrhoids. No haematomas.
As one doctor said ‘We are running out of holes as where the bleeding came out from’.
Urine, vaginal & rectal ultrasounds tests show no sign of blood or residue whatsoever. Ovaries & cervix perfect.
Organising colonoscopy just in case. History of family bowel cancers.
1. Where did you find the blood? On the toilet paper (front or back)? On your clothes? At the lower abdomen or between your legs?
2. What color was the blood? Bright red, dark red, brown?
3. Thick, thin, with clots?
4. Odor (fresh, old smelling, or foul?)
5. Quantity? Did it soak your underwear? Did you have the bleeding more than 1 day?
6. Do you have internal hemorrhoids or polyps?
I'm on a mission to find out what happened. 🤔